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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.09, 37,243.40 and 22,146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.09, 37,243.40 and 22,146.21 is: 33,180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.09 : 37,243.40 = 22,146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.09/37,243.40 = 22,146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.09x = 37,243.40 × 22,146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.09x = 824,800,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,800,046.78/24,858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,180.35

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